Founded in 2005 through a partnership between The FA and UEFA Hat-Trick delivers around 70 sessions each week to people in Newcastle upon Tyne and now in Gateshead.

We support the young people to reach their full potential by providing opportunities to participate in positive activities that offer training, qualifications & leadership. We work across the city of Newcastle and borough of Gateshead in areas of high deprivation, the top 10 percent of most deprived neighbourhoods  across the country. 

Join us at Seven Stories for our magical holiday HAF sessions! 

10:00am - 5:00pm on the below dates:

Tuesday 5th August - Friday 8th August

Tuesday 12th August - Friday 15th August

Tuesday 19th August - Friday 23rd August 

Tuesday 26th August - Friday 29th August

Tuesday 5th August, Wednesday 6th August, Thursday 7th August 

Tuesday 12th August, Wednesday 13th August, Thursday 14th August 

Tuesday 19th August, Wednesday 20th August, Thursday 21st August 

Tuesday 26th August, Wednesday 27th August, Thursday 28th August

We offer a variety of multi-sports activities, live cooking, play and swim on offer during our camps. The camps are for children who receive free school meals and aged 8-15 years of age.

Friday 9th August.  Monday 11th - Wednesday 13th August.  Friday 15th August. 

11am - 3pm each day

Gala Girls (11-16 years): 3.30pm - 5.30pm 23rd July, 30th July, 6th August, 13th August, 20th August, 27th August 2025

Gala Juniors (5-11 years): 25th July, 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th August - 11am - 1pm

Gala Inters (11-16 years): 25th July, 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th August - 1.30pm - 3.30pm

24th July, 31st July, 7th August, 14th August, 21st August, 28th August 2025

CHARLTON GIRLS GROUP (13+ yrs): 5pm - 7pm

Monday 11th, Wednesday 13th, Monday 18th, Wednesday 20^th & Wednesday 27^th August

10am - 2pm each day

Multi-sport sessions for all children and young people aged 5-16. Please contact Hat-Trick on 0191 242 4894 to book

Monday to Thursday: 21st July - 15th August 

Kenton School Week 1-4 from 13.00-15.00pm

Kenton Park Sports Centre Week 1-4 16.00-18.00pm

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

Outreach Project

Monday to Thursday - Weeks 1,2,4 & 6 from 16.00-18.00pm

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

• we offer small group work and activities
• we have a quiet or calm space for young people to chill out in
• parents/carers are welcome to have a pre-visit and to discuss individual needs prior to the activities

The Department of Education Holiday Activity Fund programme is to support young

Outreach Project

Monday to Thursday 

New Mills Estate weeks 1,2,4 & 6 from 16.00-18.00 Please contact Hat-Trick on 0191 242 4894 to book a place. 

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

Family Play Sessions for all children with parental supervision

Dates:Tuesday 29th July and 5th, 12th and 19th August 2025

Time: 9:30am-1:30pm

For all children with parental supervision (siblings can come too!).  Priority places will be given to children in receipt of free school meals.

Activities to include indoor and outdoor play session, crafts, food exploration and sensory play.

Lunch will be provided for the children registered via Sportsfin, from 12.00—12:45pm

21st July, 28th July, 4th August, 11th August, 18th August 2025

Holy Spirit U8's (5 - 7 years) : 11:00am - 1:00pm

Holy Spirit O8's (8 - 12 years) : 1:30pm - 3:30pm

We’ve got a brilliant summer planned in Holy Spirit Church.

It’s free, fun, and full of energy. Your child can: •Play games with other children • Get creative with crafts and messy play • Try sports and outdoor fun • Enjoy a tasty, healthy meal.

We create a safe and friendly space. Staff are warm, welcoming, and experienced.

24th July, 31st July, 7th August, 14th August, 21st August, 28th August 2025

URC  Juniors (5-12 years): 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Looking for fun, free activities this summer? Our Junior sessions are perfect for ages 5–12. Every day is packed with things to enjoy! Here’s what your child can look forward to: • Sports, games, and outdoor play • Arts, crafts, and creative fun • Music, dancing, and drama • A free, healthy meal every day.

We create a safe and friendly space. Children can make friends, try new things, and have fun.

Monday to Thursday 10am-2pm

Stepney Bank Stables is a charity providing opportunities for young people aged 8 to 18 to learn all about how to communicate with and care for horses. Through that they develop key skills including teamwork, perseverance, confidence and responsibility. Please email for a form to book. 

21st July, 28th July, 4th August, 11th August, 18th August 2025

Throckley Under 8's (5 - 7 years): 11.00am - 1:00pm

Throckley Over 8's (8 - 11 years): 1.30pm - 3.30pm

Throckley Inters (11 - 16 years): 4pm - 6pm

Looking for something fun for your child this summer? 

24th July, 31st July, 7th August, 14th August, 21st August, 28th August 2025

CLAREWOOD GIRLS (11 - 16 years): 5pm - 7pm

23rd July, 30th July, 6th August, 13th August, 20th August, 27th August - 3.15pm - 5.15pm

Looking for something active and creative? Join us in Blakelaw for free summer fun. It’s open to anyone aged 8 and over! Here’s what’s on: Football, dodgeball, and team games. Sports challenges and outdoor fun, Arts, crafts, and creative sessions. A healthy, tasty meal every day. There’s something for everyone to enjoy. Try new things, make friends, and have fun.

Mon - Thurs: 21st -24th July. 28th -31st July. 4th -7th August. 11th-14th August 

10am -2pm

The programme is designed for children in receipt of benefit related free school meals (FSM) and is part of Street Games' HAF programme which is their implementation of the Holiday Activities and Food programme funded by the DfE. 

Hi! Do you have children aged 7-16 who are eligible for Free School Meals? At Denton Youth & Community Project we have FREE activities and healthy meals this Summer Holidays. We have a variety of activities to suit all needs and abilities from cinema trips to surfing. Get in touch via email (sara@dycp.org.uk) to get more info on our activities and how to book. See you soon :)

22nd July Cinema Trip (Times TBC)

23rd July Raft Building (12-4pm) 

24th July Alnwick Lilidorei (12-4pm) 

Thanks to support from NCC and Street Games we are pleased to offer 4 weeks of Holiday Camps in July and August. With a range of indoor and outdoor activities, enrichment and possible day trips we want to provide as many children in our community as possible with the opportunity to become involved throughout the holidays. Each participant will also receive a healthy lunch provided each day and engage in regular daily physical activity.

Session Times: Friday 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd August. 2-5pm.

Come along to our CHEFF family sessions where you will enjoy cooking, sports, arts & crafts and nutritional games.

To book: Booking essential. Go to our Facebook/Instagram page and click the link to book.

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

Monday to Thursday during the holidays. Monday 21 July - Thursday 28 August 2025.

Mondays 11am-3pm, Tuesdays 11am-3pm, Wednesdays 11am-3pm, Thursday 12am-4pm

22nd July, 29th July, 5th August, 12th August, 19th August, 26th August 2025

The Haven Juniors (5-12 years):  3:00 pm - 5:00pm 

Looking for fun, free activities this summer? Our Junior sessions are perfect for ages 5–12. Every day is packed with things to enjoy! Here’s what your child can look forward to: • Sports, games, and outdoor play • Arts, crafts, and creative fun • Music, dancing, and drama • A free, healthy meal every day.

22nd July, 29th July, 5th August, 12th August, 19th August, 26th August 

Juniors: (5-12 years) 11:00am - 1:00pm

Looking for fun, free activities this summer? Our Junior sessions are perfect for ages 5–12. Every day is packed with things to enjoy! Here’s what your child can look forward to: • Sports, games, and outdoor play • Arts, crafts, and creative fun • Music, dancing, and drama • A free, healthy meal every day.

We create a safe and friendly space. Children can make friends, try new things, and have fun.

This space is just for you. Come hang out, be yourself, and feel supported. It’s free, fun, and made for Young People aged 11–19. Here’s what we offer: • Chat, chill, and confidence-boosting sessions • Sports & Games • Arts, crafts, and creative projects • Music, dance, and self-care activities • Trips, workshops, and fun challenges • A free, tasty meal every time It’s a safe space to talk, laugh, and grow. Come on your own or bring a friend.

25th, 26th July, 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th August - 6.30pm - 9.30pm